Dan Hartley
Soccer Analyst
Dan Hartley focuses on the global game — from the Premier League to MLS, CONCACAF and the World Cup cycle. His analysis is particularly strong on the tactical evolution of international football.
Articles by Dan Hartley
De Zerbi overhauls Tottenham as Bissouma leads summer squad clear-out
Roberto De Zerbi has cleared out 12 players at Tottenham Hotspur, including …
3 months, 1 week ago
Spurs are about to trigger a massive summer transfer spree
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a massive £240m squad reconstruction under Roberto De …
3 months, 1 week ago
Stop lying to yourselves, nobody is stopping France at this World Cup
France just dismantled Sweden 3-0 to cruise into the World Cup last …
3 months, 1 week ago
Julian Quinones just blew the roof off the Azteca against Ecuador
Julian Quinones delivered the decisive blow to fire Mexico past Ecuador at …
3 months, 1 week agoHow Mexico choked the life out of Ecuador at the Azteca
How Gilberto Mora's historic start and a masterclass in midfielder isolation guided …
3 months, 1 week ago
Hien's hamstring surgery hits Atalanta as France monitor Thuram's calf
Isak Hien is sidelined for ten weeks after hamstring tendon surgery in …
3 months, 1 week ago
Koeman resigns and the Dutch fan meltdown is officially underway
Grab a cold pint and pull up a stool. Ronald Koeman has …
3 months, 1 week ago
Mbappe is playing like R9, but France's midfield is still a problem
France cruised to a 3-0 win over Sweden in the World Cup …
3 months, 1 week ago
Why Tottenham are spending £85m on a midfielder relegated twice in two years
No player in Premier League history has seen their transfer fee double …
3 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal eye Barcola as Villa demand £130m for Morgan Rogers
Arsenal turn to PSG's Bradley Barcola as Aston Villa slap a prohibitive …
3 months, 1 week ago
Didier Deschamps has built a tactical monster that Sweden cannot stop
As Kylian Mbappe's strike puts France ahead of Sweden at MetLife Stadium, …
3 months, 1 week ago
Harry Kane faces a massive choice as Barcelona and Man United circle
Barcelona launched contact for Harry Kane, prompting Wayne Rooney to plead for …
3 months, 1 week ago
The tactical trap waiting for the USMNT in Santa Clara
A tactical breakdown of the USMNT's World Cup Round of 32 matchup …
3 months, 1 week ago
The tactical trap waiting for the USMNT in Santa Clara
Off-pitch drama clashes with tactical reality as Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT prepares to …
3 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Germany's World Cup Crash and Sandro Tonali's Blockbuster Move
Germany's historic World Cup exit and Sandro Tonali's agreed £100m move to …
3 months, 1 week ago
Spurs agree record £85m fee for West Ham's Mateus Fernandes
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a club-record £85m fee to sign West Ham …
3 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea are targeting Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarría
Chelsea are in talks to sign Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarría as …
3 months, 1 week ago
Ecuador's World Cup run hit by altitude risk and sleep deprivation
Ecuador's World Cup campaign faces a major sports science hurdle as flight …
3 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal and Man United are fighting over Alex Scott and it makes no sense
The Premier League champions and the Red Devils are locked in a …
3 months, 1 week ago
Coventry City secure Frank Lampard to new contract until 2029
Coventry City have secured manager Frank Lampard to a new contract until …
3 months, 1 week ago